The first Lakers’ Pride Night is coming to Staples Center this preseason.
The franchise will host Pride Night on Oct. 4, in a preseason game against the Sacramento Kings. The event celebrating “diversity, inclusion and unity” with the LGBTQ community will feature a number of prominent guests, including Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, and Violet Palmer, the first openly gay NBA referee.
Collins will be receiving the “Laces of Unity” award in recognition for his work within the NBA and sport for LGBTQ acceptance and inclusion. Palmer will be the Lakers’ honorary team captain.
The evening also features a performance by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, and a pregame exhibition by LAMBDA, an L.A.-based gay men’s basketball league.
Fans in attendance will receive a Pride Night-themed shirt.
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